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TOPIK 6noun

병원체

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병원체가 · 병원체를

pathogen, disease-causing agent

Example

바이러스와 세균은 질병을 일으키는 대표적인 병원체입니다.

Viruses and bacteria are typical pathogens that cause disease.

Word parts

병 disease원 origin체 body

Literally 'the body that is the origin of disease'.